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NHTSA Safety Recalls

Hyundai Genesis Recalls by Year

Every model year from 2009 to 2016, ranked by how many recalls it carries.

Across 6 model years (2009–2016) the Hyundai Genesis has 20 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2015 with 6; the cleanest is 2012 with 2.

Model years
6

2009–2016

Total recalls
20
Worst year
2015

6 recalls

Cleanest year
2012

2 recalls

Recalls by model year

NHTSA recall counts for the Hyundai Genesis, by model year
YearRecallsRelative
2016 Hyundai Genesis3
2015 Hyundai Genesis6
2012 Hyundai Genesis2
2011 Hyundai Genesis3
2010 Hyundai Genesis3
2009 Hyundai Genesis3

What gets recalled most on the Hyundai Genesis

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH6
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID4
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE2
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID2
  • PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT2
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR1
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1
  • TIRES:SIDEWALL1
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1

Reading these numbers

A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.

What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.